§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what negotiation he has had with the US Government on replacements for the Type 42 destroyers; and what plans he has for their future. [37238]
§ Mr. SpellarNo negotiations have been held with the US Government regarding replacement of the capability currently provided by the Type 42 destroyers. It is currently planned that the Type 42 capability will continue until replaced early in the next century by the Common New Generation Frigate.